A compilation of twenty mystery stories written by such American authors as Elmore Leonard, Walter Mosley, James Crumley, Joyce Carol Oates, and others.
Presents twenty mystery stories originally published in periodicals or books in 2001, selected for inclusion by guest editor James Ellroy, with contributors' notes, and a list of additional distinguished stories of the year.
A collection of mystery stories, originally published in 2006 and selected by editor Carl Hiaasen, including work by writers such as Lawrence Block, James Lee Burke, John Dufresne, and more.
Presents a collection of twenty mystery stories, originally published in 2004 and selected by editor Joyce Carol Oates, including work by writers such as Scott Turow, Dennis Lehane, David Means, George V. Higgins, and more.